Cover Art Coverage: Global Edition!

Today we have a new variety of Cover Art Coverage to share, as we compare and contrast the cover art of familiar books around the globe.  Rather than thumbs up and down, Abigail and I have picked our favorites and I hope you do, too! 




 

Lothaire by Kresley Cole

U. S.

U. K.

No author comment

Abigail’s Preference	Julia’s Preference
I really don’t love either of these.  Nothing sexy about the wispy bangs on the US cover, and he looks like he’s asleep in the UK cover. I guess the US is marginally better.	I love the U. K. cover, if only because it’s Jeff Goldblum as a vampire, woot!

  

The Space Between by Brenna Yovanoff

U. S.

U. K. & Australia

“Smoulder is scheduled to come out next month, and even though it has a different name, in all important ways, it’s the very same book as The Space Between. (Except that characters will sometimes walk on pavements instead of sidewalks. Pavements? Is that the plural? Or is it all just one big pavement?)” – Brenna Yovanoff on the UK/AUS cover

Abigail’s Preference	Julia’s Preference
Got to be US. Niko is one of my favorite artists and he captured the look of Pandemonium perfectly.	The U.K./Aus cover channels a little bit of old school V. C. Andrews, but that’s no match for the intricate fantasyland that Niko created.

Moonshine by Rob Thurman

U. S.

U. K.

“Well…what do you think, Reavers?”– Rob Thurman on the UK cover

Abigail’s Preference	Julia’s Preference
Chris McGrath for the win. Love his signature gritty style.	Oooh, I love the up close intensity of the U. K. cover.  What a beautiful, Ryan Phillippe glance this cover model has.  Yum!

Switched by Amanda Hocking

U. S.

U. K.

“One of the funnest parts of being an author is getting fancy book covers. My publishers in the UK must've understood this, because they gave me not one but two different covers for each book in the Trylle Trilogy.”– Amanda Hocking on her UK covers See all the UK covers for this series on Amanda’s blog

Abigail’s Preference	Julia’s Preference
Tough call. Both are very pretty, but I think the US cover better communicates the paranormal YA tone.	I agree with Abigail about the paranormal aspects, but I like the U. K.’s butterflies.   The pop of accent orange is more enticing than all that red, though I know the U. S. cover matches a series theme.

Destined by Aprilynne Pike

U. S.

U. K.

“That's right, the UK and US editions will be back to having the same title! So that will hopefully cut back on some of the confusion we've had about Illusions / Wild.” – Aprilynne (via her husband) on the UK cover

Abigail’s Preference	Julia’s Preference
The UK cover is so glaringly pink. I vastly prefer the soft, elegant feel of the US cover.	The U. K. cover does say “faerie tale”, but a little too aggressively for my taste.  I’m no horticulturist, but why has bamboo, a rose, and a water lily mated with a bottle of Pepto-Bismol?

Storm by Brigid Kemmerer

U. S.

Australia

“Have I mentioned that I have an Australian publisher? I do. Allen & Unwin. And they are AWESOME….I'm so glad they said I could share it on the blog because I love it. What do you think?”– Brigid on the AU cover See more AU covers for this series on Brigid’s blog

Abigail’s Preference	Julia’s Preference
US again.  I’m vibing on the guys together. It’s not a common look for YA.	I’ve really enjoyed how each book in the U. S. series feature another of the group, pulling from the same cover models.  Also, not digging the open shirt and jewelry on the U. K. cover.

The Wood Queen by Karen Mahoney

U. S.

Australia

“So, my Australian copies of The Wood Queen arrived today – they’re so pretty!”– Karen on the AU cover.

Abigail’s Preference	Julia’s Preference
The AU cover is just lovely. The back of her head pose on the US cover is just odd to me.	Love her glance, and the dress is gorgeous.

Before I Wake by Rachel Vincent

U. S.

U. K.

“Mira Ink, who publishes Soul Screamers in the UK, posted the UK cover for Before I Wake today! This is the first time I’ve seen it too. What do you think?”– Rachel on the UK cover

Abigail’s Preference	Julia’s Preference
I don’t love the US cover, but the UK cover looks like she’s in old age makeup.  Very Weird.	Wow, the U. K. version really doesn’t work for me.  The cover model is so washed out she looks like the albino from The Princess Bride (with fake eyelashes).  Much too much white, and the red/orange fire just emphasizes how washed out most of the cover is.

The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater

U. S.

Russian

“It's been awhile since I posted foreign covers, and as I find them intriguing…”– Maggie on the Russian cover. See more foreign covers on Maggie’s blog

Abigail’s Preference	Julia’s Preference
I prefer the somewhat stark, but strong US cover. The Russian cover makes it look like magic is involved.	Holy crap!  I mean, I love the U. S. cover, but the Russian cover makes my inner little girl (who used to name her bike and pretend it was a horse) so, so happy.  Rainbows and ponies for the win!

Thirteen by Kelley Armstrong

U. S.

U. K.

No author comment

Abigail’s Preference	Julia’s Preference
Even though it has a biological thriller feel to it, I’m drawn more to the UK cover.	I’m not a big fan of either of these covers, but the U. S. cover at least gives some of the series vibe.

Blood Magic by Tessa Gratton

U. S.

M. X.

I can show it ;) second cover for Tessa Gratton´s Blood Magic ( Spanish Edition) hope you like it! – Artist Nekro

Abigail’s Preference	Julia’s Preference
I’m so torn. I really like them both. Nekro is the artist for both and I really love his style. I’m going to have to go with the Spanish version. I like the title detail better, and her pose with the blowing hair is stunning.	Wow, love the movement and color of the Mexican cover.  The bird is a little much, but her hair looks fabulous in black and white.

Which versions of these covers do you like? Tell us in the comments